[–] InediblePear 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
Go to the hardware store and buy a 80℅ AK instead it comes with the stock. https://thechive.com/2012/12/06/apparently-you-can-make-an-ak-47-out-of-just-about-anything-25-photos/
[–] bnard88 1 point 7 points 8 points (+8|-1) ago (edited ago)
You want a 5.56 chambered barrel, not .223, so you can shoot both calibers. The kit looks expensive, and I have a feeling that prices are jacked up because of the holidays (or high demand).
When I built my AR-15, I purchased blemished (meaning that there are some cosmetic errors that don't affect function) upper and lower kits online, and a 100% stripped lower from my local gun store; all for less than $400 all together.
Edit: I recommend this one, https://www.80-lower.com/products/ar-15-build-kit-5-56mm-nato-16-melonite-barrel-classic-a2-handguard-w-80-lower-1-7-twist/
You can swap the handguards for the M-LOK version later, and customize picatinni rails on it for whatever accessories you want, such as a bipod, or a laser, et cetera.
Edit 2: M-LOK handguards, http://www.tomstactical.com/image/cache/catalog/apra400105c_ar15_quantum_15in_mlok_handguard_black_2-1000x1000.jpg
[–] hikedelics 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
That barrel is chambered in 223 wylde, it shoot both and more accurately than a regular 5.56 barrel. Supposedly anyway. https://americanweaponscomponents.com/clearing-the-caliber-confusion-223-wylde-vs-5-56-nato
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[–] hikedelics 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
You can do much cheaper. I'd start with a PSA rifle kit, or an AR15 "pistol" kit if you want essentially an SBR. You can have 90% of the gun sent to your door,and just pick up a stripped lower from you LGS for $50. Lots of options to choose from.
[–] Justsomerandombits 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Buy Parts from here:
https://www.deltateamtactical.com/
Buy jig and 80% from here:
https://www.5dtactical.com/multiplatform-80-lower-jig-s/154.htm
Buy dewalt dwp611 tool from amazon(would post link but website says banned domain, WTF?)
Enjoy finely crafted freedom.
[–] FireSauce 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
heres the same comment i made about a month ago
I got mine through https://80percentarms.com . They also sell a jig to complete it. All you need is:
A drill press. A drill will work fine but a press is a lot easier. I got one from harbor freight for like 50 bucks i think. Did just fine.
Router. Do not get one from harbor freight. You want one that locks into place well once you set the depth of the bit.
3/8'', 5/32'' and 19/64'' drill bits. The 3/8'' does need to be set for a specific depth. You can play around with the drill press and get it perfect but the jig does have a depth gauge made into it for that bit . I just stuck the bit in the gauge and tack welded a 3/8'' washer to it. Bada bing bada boom
And a routing bit. Which I would get off of their website, works great.
Also a vice does come in handy but i did it without one. Which was kinda gay, a vice is much nicer.
then buy a complete upper of your choosing and a lower parts kit
[–] Firinmahlazer 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
Pass on that one. I'd say you're better off getting a stripped lower and then a lower kit from Palmetto State Armory and then finding an upper you like.
[–] HighEnergyLife 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Get the upper from palmetto too
[–] bnard88 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
This is how I built mine
[–] RustyEquipment 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
isnt PSA cucked and jewed?